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Keanu Reeves honors Lance Reddick at 'John Wick: Chapter 4' premiere
Keanu Reeves is remembering late friend and co-star Lance Reddick.
Reeves, 58, and the John Wick: Chapter 4 cast paid tribute to Reddick at the film's Los Angeles premiere Monday.
Reddick played the hotel concierge Charon in all four of the John Wick films, and was to reprise the role in the upcoming spinoff Ballerina. The actor died suddenly Friday at age 60.
Reeves and the John Wick cast honored Reddick at the premiere by wearing blue ribbon pins and reflecting on his life and legacy. The screening opened with a standing ovation for Reddick.
"Lance is a very beautiful person and special artist," Reeves told Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet. "His grace and dignity, his shining light of character was just something really special."
"[I am] really grateful I had the chance to know him and work with him over almost 10 years," he added.
Reeves shared similar sentiments with The Hollywood Reporter.
"Every time you were in his presence, he was such a special person, special artist, and he had a grace and dignity, and a passion for life and his craft," he said of Reddick. "Just to be in his light and to be in his presence and get a chance to work with him, every day was special."
Cast member Laurence Fishburne also mourned Reddick.
"We love Lance, we miss Lance. He's the heart of these movies in many ways," Fishburne told THR.
"We lost our brother. But we made a beautiful movie, it's the best of all of them, and I think people are going to love it and that's what it's about, right? He wouldn't want us to not do this."
John Wick: Chapter 4 is dedicated in Reddick's honor. The film is written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch and directed by Chad Stahelski, and also stars Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Rina Sawayama and Ian McShane. The movie opens in theaters Friday.
Tom Hanks to give commencement speech at Harvard University
Tom Hanks will deliver this year's commencement speech at Harvard University.
On Tuesday, the Ivy League school named Hanks, 66, as the principal speaker for its Class of 2023 commencement.
Harvard's 372nd commencement ceremony will take place May 25.
"A true master of his craft, Tom Hanks has given life to some of the most compelling, beloved, and iconic characters on the screen," Harvard president Larry Bacow said in a statement. "Over five decades, he has entertained, enlightened, and befriended us. He has made us laugh, cry, question, and think.
"In addition to his brilliance as an actor, Tom has demonstrated both an innate empathy and a deep understanding of the human condition. He has contributed to our national culture and expanded our ability to appreciate stories and histories that have been previously unexamined. I very much look forward to his address in May."
Recent Harvard commencement speakers include former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, and director Steven Spielberg.
Hanks is an Oscar-winning actor known for such films as Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan and Castaway. Harvard referenced Hanks' works in a teaser for commencement released Tuesday.
Hanks recently starred in the films Elvis, Pinocchio and A Man Called Otto. He will next star in the Wes Anderson film Asteroid City.
'Succession' star Sarah Snook expecting first child
 Succession star Sarah Snook is going to be a mom.
The 35-year-old actress is expecting her first child with her husband, Dave Lawson.
Snook shared the news Monday by debuting her baby bump at the Succession Season 4 premiere. The actress wore a formfitting black dress with a long silver duster.
At the event, Snook told Entertainment Tonight that she is 32 weeks pregnant.
"It's exciting," she said of her pregnancy. "I feel great."
In addition, Snook said her pregnancy is not noticeable in the new season.
"I mean, you couldn't super tell," she said. "Because it's not super big, at least at the moment."
Snook and Lawson married in 2021.
Snook plays Siobhan "Shiv" Roy on Succession, which will return for a fourth and final season Sunday on HBO. The series also stars Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck and Jeremy Strong.
Succession follows the wealthy Roy family, led by Logan Roy (Cox), the owner of a media conglomerate.
"Succession explores themes of power and family dynamics through the eyes of patriarch Logan Roy and his four grown children, Kendall (Strong), Siobhan (Snook), Roman (Culkin) and Connor (Ruck)," an official description reads.
Beach Boys special to air April 9 on CBS, Paramount+
The music special, A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys, is set to air April 9 on CBS and Paramount+
The 2-hour program, which was taped in Los Angeles, will celebrate the career of the Recording Academy's 2001 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.
Beach Boys members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston are to appear on the show, which will also feature performances of the iconic band's hits by the likes of Beck, Brandi Carlile, John Legend, Weezer, Fall Out Boy, Hanson, Norah Jones and Mumford & Sons.
Drew Carey, Tom Hanks, Jimmy Jam, Elton John, Harvey Mason Jr., Bruce Springsteen and John Stamos are also expected to take part in the special.
An hourlong version of the tribute will air on MTV on a future date.
Founded in 1961, the band is known for hits such as "Good Vibrations," "California Girls," "Surfin' USA," "Sloop John B," "God Only Knows," "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and "I Get Around."
The Beach Boys was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
'Renfield' trailer: Nicholas Hoult takes on Nicolas Cage's Dracula
Universal Pictures is giving a glimpse of the new film Renfield.
The studio shared a trailer for the comedy horror film Wednesday featuring Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage.
Renfield follows R.M. Renfield (Hoult), the longtime servant of the vampire Dracula (Cage). After years of abuse, Renfield decides to take on Dracula with the help of police officer Rebecca Quincy (Awkwafina).
"In this modern monster tale of Dracula's loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to history's most narcissistic boss, Dracula. Renfield is forced to procure his master's prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfield is ready to see if there's a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. If only he can figure out how to end his codependency," an official synopsis reads.
Renfield is written by Ryan Ridley, based on an original idea by Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), and directed by Chris McKay (The Lego Batman Movie). Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez and Shohreh Aghdashloo also star.
Renfield opens in theaters April 14.
Hoult is known for starring in The Favourite and the Hulu series The Great. He most recently starred in the film The Menu.
WATCH IT NOW: Renfield - Final Trailer
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